84 sq. miles yet still you will see traces of St. Croix's rich cultural diversity in the island's distinctive arts, crafts, music and festivals. St.Croix is apart of the United States Virgin Islands along with two other islands; St. Thomas and St.John. Some may refer to my island as paradise while I call it home. The distinctive flavors of spices bring such an unforgettable taste and not to mention the warmth all year round bring tourist from the main land to enjoy a beautiful day on the beach whether its mid summer or early Christmas.
On Novemeber 14th,1493 christopher Columbus visted st.croix on his second voyage to the new world. Columbus named the island santa cruz (holy cross). Upon anchoring off a natural bay west of Christiansted, known today as salt river. Columbus’s men where met by defensive arrows from the native indian people (Caribs) that inhabited the island that made Columbus men retreat. Although, in 1917 st.croix alongside with st.john and st.thomas was later then purchased by the united states from the Danish government for military reasons (www.vinow.com). Today st.croix is U.S. territory with the main industries being with tourism, agriculture and oil refinery. …show more content…
The population in the USVI is mainly made up of Caribbean people with african and European decent (www.gotoscroix.com). Although English is the main language in St.croix and throughout the virgin islands but majority of the locals speak very swift and with heavy accents making it very difficult to comprehend. The music is definitely Caribbean. In the virgin islands saying Good morning, Good Afternoon and good night are not the same as saying hello or hi; these are more welcoming greetings and it is the norm for friends and strangers in the virgin islands
On Novemeber 14th,1493 christopher Columbus visted st.croix on his second voyage to the new world. Columbus named the island santa cruz (holy cross). Upon anchoring off a natural bay west of Christiansted, known today as salt river. Columbus’s men where met by defensive arrows from the native indian people (Caribs) that inhabited the island that made Columbus men retreat. Although, in 1917 st.croix alongside with st.john and st.thomas was later then purchased by the united states from the Danish government for military reasons (www.vinow.com). Today st.croix is U.S. territory with the main industries being with tourism, agriculture and oil refinery. …show more content…
The population in the USVI is mainly made up of Caribbean people with african and European decent (www.gotoscroix.com). Although English is the main language in St.croix and throughout the virgin islands but majority of the locals speak very swift and with heavy accents making it very difficult to comprehend. The music is definitely Caribbean. In the virgin islands saying Good morning, Good Afternoon and good night are not the same as saying hello or hi; these are more welcoming greetings and it is the norm for friends and strangers in the virgin islands